Post #693894 by AlohaStation on Wed, Sep 18, 2013 7:38 AM

I'll start with prefacing that I live on the edge of a large swamp. In that swamp are large amounts of grass and water - bugs are everywhere. And since there are so many bugs, of course there are predators as well. It is the rainy season which means its peak season for bugs and their enemies. Here are some recent photos.

First is of the toad - this thing is huge - as big as your hand. He was hanging around my front door. He lives in the bushes in my front yard. I see him often.

Next are a variety of spiders. Help identifying these would be appreciated.

Golden Silk - Easily 6"

Maybe 2" long

Found this one while cutting some bushes. Maybe 1" wide body and fuzzy